AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.--Last month’s fifth-annual conference of the National Association of Vision Care Plans drew a record attendance, attracting representatives of most major managed vision companies as well as a number of optical chain executives and eyecare/eyewear vendors.

 
Peter Kehoe, OD, incoming president of the American Optometric Association, addresses the NAVCP conference on the ODs’ view of managed vision.
 
Susy Yu of Kaiser Permanente takes a break during the NAVCP conference with her daughter Ilsa, who accompanied her to Amelia Island.
The meeting included a day and a half of seminars and discussions along with plenty of time for networking during coffee breaks and receptions.

A highlight of the meeting was a talk by Peter Kehoe, OD, president-elect of the American Optometric Association, who addressed ODs’ concerns about managed vision care.

   
Incoming NAVCP president Liz DiGiandomenico of EyeMed Vision Care presents a plaque to outgoing president Rick Corbett of Superior Vision Services, honoring him for his work for the organization.

Ed Greene (l) and Stephanie Campbell of The Vision Council chat with National Vision’s Reade Fahs at the NAVCP’s opening reception.

Among the team representing Co/Op Optical at the meeting were (l to r) Joe Mathis, Ben Edwards and Matt Gruen.

John Lahr, OD (l), of EyeMed Vision Care, chats with Mark Hennen, OD, representing the American Optometric Association.

At the NAVCP’s closing reception (l to r), Todd Kimball of the National Coalition of Eye Care IPAs and Reid Nelson of Vision Care Direct visit with NAVCP executive director Steve Ingram and his wife Barb.

Jason Harrold (l) of OptiCare Managed Vision and Bill Ludwick of Carl Zeiss Vision enjoy the sunset at the NAVCP reception.

Mike McPhillips (l) of the U.S. Vision chain chats with managed-vision consultant Steve Holden, a former NAVCP president.

Terri Nesrsta of Essilor of America (l) catches up with Terry Challenger of the For Eyes chain and Linda Sauer of Advantica Eyecare.

Enjoying the NAVCP closing reception are (l to r) Kris Hathaway of the National Association of Dental Plans, Zon Dunn of Superior Vision Services, Cathy Holley of EyeMed Vision Care, Mary Carder of EyeBenefits and Jenni Vincent of the NAVCP.

Zimco Optics’ Art Lair (l) and Mitch Zimberg chat during the NAVCP meeting.

NAVCP executive director Steve Ingram (l) welcomes OptimumHealth Vision's Steve Brewer (c) and Ed Greene of the Vision Council to the NAVCP conference.